Subtract 21/9 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 3/9
3/96 - 21/9 is -221/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/288 - 672/288 = 9 - 672/288 = -663/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/96
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